CFMEU
- Editorial
- Jacinta Allan
In challenging times, Victoria needs more from a leader under pressure
There’s a litany of reasons behind Jacinta Allan’s poor polling and restless frontbench. The state needs her government to find a way through.
- The Age's View
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State role ‘swayed the negotiating balance’ in Cross River Rail talks
Former CPB executive Don Johnson also told a Queensland inquiry the contractor “had to” hire CFMEU safety reps to end the union’s 2023 project lockdown.
- Matt Dennien
Bikie-linked ex-CFMEU official submits possibly doctored bail documents
The only person alleged blackmailer Joel Leavitt is permitted to travel with under his bail conditions is a suspected Bandidos motorcycle gang chapter president, a court has heard.
- Erin Pearson
CFMEU inquiry as it happened: Probe unearths details from key firm behind Cross River Rail
Welcome back for another day of our live coverage of the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry.
- Matt Dennien
- Exclusive
- Building Bad
Witnesses ‘threatened’: AFP sounds underworld alarm on CFMEU probe
A senior federal police officer has warned its investigation into the construction industry is being hampered by threats from organised crime figures.
- Nick McKenzie and Rachel Eddie
How the CFMEU tried to, and did, influence Qld’s biggest rail project
Cross River Rail boss Graeme Newton has told a state inquiry of the union’s extensive pressure campaign, including the early sidelining of a key internal critic.
- Matt Dennien
CFMEU disruption did not blow North East Link’s budget, says premier
The consortium building the 10-kilometre project had complained to the government in March 2023 that the union’s mischief had pushed back tunnelling by as much as two months.
- Rachel Eddie and Nick McKenzie
CFMEU inquiry updates: Probe digs dirt on Cross River Rail as bosses take stand
Welcome back for another day of our live coverage of the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry.
- Exclusive
- Building Bad
Who knew and what it cost: Interstate infrastructure chiefs face grilling on CFMEU
Queensland’s commission of inquiry is lining up evidence from a high-powered board of public officials.
- Nick McKenzie and Rachel Eddie
CFMEU inquiry news updates: Spotlight turns to Cross River Rail, with bosses on stand
The commission of inquiry resumes this week at the Brisbane Magistrates Court and is set to turn its sights to the Cross River Rail project. Follow live.
- Matt Dennien